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Information Minister Lauds Kogi’s Groundbreaking Annual Media Report

By Chinedu Echianu Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's administration in Kogi State has received widespread praise for its pioneering Annual Media Performance Report, a first of its kind for the state. A statement signed by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor of Kogi State says the comprehensive report, which tracks the media coverage of the administration from January 2024 to January 2025, has been hailed as a milestone in promoting transparency, accountability, and strategic communication in governance. […]

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Security

IG of Police Rescinds Emir Sanusi’s invitation on Kano killings

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday made a U-turn on its earlier invitation extended to Emir Mohammed Sanusi the II in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, a statement on Sunday says following advice from respected stakeholders and […]

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Economy

NCS Issues 1st PAAR Under The B’Odogwu Management System

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful issuance of the first Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR) under the B’Odogwu (Unified Customs Management System). It marks a significant milestone in the Service’s commitment to technology-driven trade reforms. This achievement follows the recent strategic engagement between the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, where both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to seamless trade processes, enhanced revenue collection, and improved financial […]

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Deputy Speaker, Kalu Condemns Plateau Massacre

Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has unequivocally condemned the recent killings in Plateau State by unknown gunmen. The gunmen had recently invaded Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos local government area of the State as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, launching brutal attacks on many homes and families. The devastating assaults, which ravaged the communities reportedly resulted in significant loss of life and destruction of prosperities. In a statement by his Chief […]

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Apprehend Perpetrators of Plateau Attack – NCPC Boss Urges Security Agencies

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Bishop Stephen Adegbite and members of Board of the Commission, have appealed to security agencies to ensure that they apprehend perpetrators of recent attacks in communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau state. Reports say the attack carried out by unidentified gunmen on April 2 led to the death of over fifty persons during coordinated attacks across several communities, including Mangor Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and […]

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Labour Party Leadership: Your Tenure Has Expired – Supreme Court Tells Abure

By Chinedu Echianu The controversy on the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) took a new twist on Friday as the Supreme Court removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Party. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, in an unanimous judgement set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The apex court in its decision, held that the appellate court lacked the jurisdiction to […]

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2025 Pilgrimage Exercise: NCPC Opens Bid For Ground Handling And Airlifting

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, (NCPC) has opened bid for the expression of interest for the 2025 Pilgrimage exercise for ground handling and airlifting with service providers. Speaking at the event on Wednesday at the Commission's corporate headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite said with the successful completion of the 2024 Main Pilgrimage exercise, the commission is set to begin a fresh procurement process for the 2025 […]

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Economy

Customs Debunks Extension Of Comptroller General’s Tenure

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has debunk reports claiming an extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The NCS in a statement on Tuesday night by it spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, categorically states that this information is inaccurate and misleading. The statement says for the avoidance of doubt, appointments and tenure extensions for the position of Comptroller-General of Customs are made solely at the discretion of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, […]

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NDLEA Chairman Celebrates Officers At Eid-el-fitr

Oluwakemi Kindness Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, has extended eid-el-fitr greetings to all officers and men of the agency, their families, other stakeholders and Nigerians at large. He prays that the blessings of Allah be upon us as we celebrate this joyous occasion and that may the lessons of Ramadan - compassion, selflessness and perseverance continue to guide us as we work together to build a safer and healthier society. […]

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